..that was the phrase I thought of when I met this family. Life has changed for this busy mom of 3 small, close in age children. I know first hand how busy it is to have 3 little ones...but I don't know how it is to do it alone. So that is why I immediately sensed how strong she was the minute she walked through the door.
Her kids were a blast..and her twin girls were a riot! She brought along her nanny...who she describes as "the BEST!" Unfortunately..she is moving back to Thailand..and she will be missed..so I am glad we captured some images with her as well...
Until Next Time..
~A
wow these are so beautiful and really fun. What a strong women she is, to have three kids and alone wow! I have three kids but at least I do have a hubby around a couple days a week to help me out around his job!
You gave her something that she can cherish and enjoy for now on!
Posted by: Jennifer | November 30, 2007 at 01:22 PM
These photos are gorgeous, what a beautiful family!
I am so in love with your work Audrey.
Posted by: Brenda | November 30, 2007 at 04:43 PM
Gorgeous! I love the kids climbing on their nanny.
Posted by: Emily DeWan | November 30, 2007 at 08:23 PM
audrey, I just spent a while catching up on your blog and everything is stunning as always. how great that you got these pics of the kids with their soon-to-depart nanny - I'm sure they will all treasure them!
by the way, we were floored to see our little C on the home page of your website. thank you for the honor! :)
Posted by: ericka | November 30, 2007 at 08:35 PM
the 4th one (the BW with the nanny) is PRICELESS!!! So cute!
Posted by: Heather | November 30, 2007 at 10:40 PM
I like the B&W one with the nanny "the BEST." Props to my Thai people! =)
Posted by: MsB | December 01, 2007 at 12:09 AM
Wow - that top picture totally captures that strength. Love it! And as a single parent, I am totally impressed: I only have one kid - if twins had come along afterwards, goodness knows how I'd have coped.
Posted by: Jen | December 01, 2007 at 01:03 PM
what treasures for the mom & the nanny.
joy spills from their faces.
as always beautiful...miss audrey.
k
Posted by: kecia | December 01, 2007 at 02:26 PM
That picture of the three kids hugging is priceless!
Posted by: Rachel Brooke | December 01, 2007 at 02:28 PM
aud
that top one is one of my new faves from you.
LOVE
Posted by: tara | December 01, 2007 at 03:44 PM
how wonderful! I love it when people love their nanny like family!!
Posted by: Rachel | December 02, 2007 at 12:33 AM
I agree with Tara, the top one is just wonderful. Mom standing as the rock of the family :) This must have been a great shoot Audrey :)
Alette
Posted by: Alette | December 02, 2007 at 03:55 AM
Awesome shoot! My wife and I are starting to shoot kids a lot more and you are a frequent stop for inspiration.
Posted by: Tim | December 03, 2007 at 06:29 PM
What a beautiful family. I am LOVING the first shot!
Posted by: Melissa Koehler | December 04, 2007 at 11:48 AM
#1 really says it all...just the way the lovely mom is standing...i can practically here her say "I am Woman, hear me ROAR"....just a fantastic, poignant, stunning image...another session from you that totally knocks me over...just wow xo
Posted by: lisajulia | December 04, 2007 at 11:50 PM
What a cool thing to do for their nanny!! Audrey, I have been a long time fan of yours and you have always inspired me!!! Thanks for sharing so much of your awesome self with the world!!! Color the world Blu xoxo
Posted by: Mandy Henry | December 05, 2007 at 01:37 PM
Audrey, I really love your style of photography. It captures so much emotion. Thank you for inspiring so many of us. Color the world BLU xoxo
Posted by: Stephanie Stigamn | December 05, 2007 at 02:43 PM
Audrey, I really love your style of photography. It captures so much emotion. Thank you for inspiring so many of us. Color the world BLU xoxo
Posted by: Stephanie Stigman | December 05, 2007 at 02:44 PM
Hi Audrey - you do such amazing work. The way you use light is just fantastic! Color the world BLU xoxo
Posted by: Samantha Bender | December 05, 2007 at 03:20 PM
Hello Audrey - what fantastic and amazing photos you have here! I was directed here via the Blu Scavenger Hunt and I am glad I was. The life these portraits have is just awesome!!! Color the world BLU xoxo
Posted by: Corey | December 05, 2007 at 03:39 PM
Audrey- I check out your blog often and I have to tell you that I aspire to be as good of a photographer as you are one day. You are awesome! Color the world BLU xoxo
Posted by: ErinG | December 05, 2007 at 06:19 PM
Love, love, love the photo with the nanny.
It just says so much...
Posted by: Sinead | December 06, 2007 at 04:23 PM